How many syllables in coward?

There are 2 syllables in the word coward.

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Divide coward into syllables:

cow · ard

How to pronounce coward:

Definition of coward:

coward (noun):: a person who shows fear or timidity.; one who shows disgraceful fear or timidity; a person who is easily frightened and avoids dangerous or difficult situations

Synonyms for coward:

caitiff

chicken

craven

cur

dastard

faint-heart

funk

hesitater

hesitator

individual

milksop

milquetoast

mortal

noel coward

pansy

pantywaist

person

poltroon

pussy

quaker

recreant

scaredy-cat

shrinking violet

shy person

sir noel pierce coward

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